Origin and decline of caucus power in presidential selection
The article critiques caucuses and party manipulation in choosing presidents, tracing origins to British Commons practice and early American meetings. It argues caucuses evolved from virtuous aims to secret plans to protect officeholders, weakening citizen voice and democracy. It references Washington and Adams era shifts and laments entrenchment of party elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commoner
Congress
Green Tavern
Boston
Hancocks, Warrens, &c
Washington
Saceen
Anathet
Philadelphia
Democratic
Republican Party
Mesars
Bora
Ultra Douglas Party
Buchanan
Latest Reports From Kansas and New York Politics
The correspondence notes unrest near Lawrence with accusations against state and federal figures. It discusses Cincinnati politics and Franklin Pierce’s prospects, alongside New York Hosters’ Convention outcomes and Albany delegates.
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New York
Philadelphia
Albany
George Law
Siles Seymour
Bogard Clarke
E. E. Norton
Binghampton
Shenihs
Elle
Caucas
Fragmentary sentence hints at civic event and people
A partial garbled text mentions citizens and a civic setting. It references individuals and a group, suggesting a local public matters piece but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Indian Depredations in Florida Stinging Key West Attack
A Key West dispatch reports a deadly engagement during Indian attacks in Florida. Troops from Tampa were en route to Iehapuckaanssa when a guard was killed in bed at the outset, followed by additional rifle fire as scattered figures pursued the attackers. The chaotic encounter left several casualties and indicates ongoing frontier violence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Key West
Charies Door
Tampa
Granet Bety
Indiana
Eccentric Lord and German Prince Tale in Damascus Letter
A March 23 Damascus dated letter to the New Y Observer recounts a curious tale of an eccentric lord and a German prince who married a Greek count. The narrative references travels, unions, and evasive actions as the parties drift apart and seek protection in uncertain quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Y
Damascus
Cus
Medius
Local merchants advertise for shoppers and public notices
Mr Beckett at Spencer House offers his Yankee Card Writer cards. Hopkins at 189 Main Street hawks anti-political storm umbrellas. The Eagle Bhoe Bore on Fifth Street east of Walnut reports strong shoe stock and low prices. Sprague Co on Main Street East sells wide stock at reasonable prices. Prof Woodbridge at No 10 West Fourth markets fine pictures. Jorns Lape introduces improved corsets at Ladies' Bazaar 8 Menken 63 Fifth Street.
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Mr. Beckett
Spencer House
Hopkins
Main Street
Pearth
Fifth Street
Walnut
Sprague & Co
Main
Prof. Woodbridge
West Fourth
Bammer
Bazear
Menken
Vine
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W. Stabbuck & CO
James B. Taylor
Illard Fillmore
and. Jackson Donelson
Joan Adams
Tine
Thos
Darcy Wee
United States
Haroan
Heneser
Boston Pilot
The
Freeman's Journal
American Celt
Celt
D'Ancr Mo
Herbert
Mr. Herbert
Democratic Party
Mr. McGee
McGar
Democratic Nationa
Nassau Eraser
Heawertz
House of Repretion
Jom Hoenes
United
Yasco Pass
Yazco ‘Pass
Kansas
Lawrence
David BR. Achison
St. Louis Democrat
Fasport Hovss
Missouri Democrat
Sones
Blantoe
Free State Hotel
J. B. Donaldson
Judge
W. Smith
Col. Gane
G. W
Arma
Citisens
Cincinnati
Judge Dowglan
Gen
Jadent
Pierce Gon
New York Herald
Franklin Pieros
Écoclan
Nicanacosa
Nicaragua
Havana
Vera Cras
Mexico
Epee
Bennett
Court Street
Pear Vine
Cheviott
Wm. Shires
Capibulus
Shire
Sutra
Western’ Row
Court
Urra
Mysta
Graveate Galees
Palmer
Solon Palmer
West Fourth Street
Hyperion
Great Amerique
Shane Geie
Miall
Fourth Street
H. HM. Shipley & Bro
West
SH. Baker & CO
Pesan
N. B
XouTie Etraw
Leo
Baker’s
Raw Metropolitan
Dodds&cco
Street
Seeds Seea PLC
Ao B. Mb
A &O
Panama
East India
Sennet HA
Ceylon
Hubbard
Sears
Buckley
Broadway
Moore, Wilstacil, Keys & CO
Clark's
Mata Street
Ste
Germany
Dodds Hat Store
India
Geo
M. Wood
Oak Hall Clothing Depot
Barwise & King
East Side
Orrice Wasrexx
Peres
Jek
Cofpre Asd
Uunees W. Nepp
GRO
Patan A. Ware
BOOTS
Pearl Iteant
Cincinmnati
Sod Gohambla Sl
Kumans
Laseuser
Theodore Baden
GereTee Raghes
Cimeinnat Philosophical
German
St Aloysius Orphan Asylum
J.golden
Sainson
Rockhill House
Philo Rumsey
Paoramros
Breedway
Main Sts
Fort Wayne
J. W. Donoghue
Dormer Walnut
Second Street
Toc
WM. Lee & CO
Cincinnati Paper Warehouse
Hewson & Holmes
Exchange
Cfes
Trust Cr
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